FAMILY PLUS Preschool - January 31, 2013

HI Parents and Grandparents!

 

I hope you were able to get started with reading God's word in a year. If you have not started, I really want to encourage you to do so today. It is so easy. If you were thinking it's just to late, it is not! Start today. Because one year from today is a year. Another great reason that helps me stay up to date, is knowing that this weeks message will be on the stories I just read the week before. The messages are so much more clear. I also encourage you to find a friend to hold you accountable to finish. I promise it will help motivate you to stay with it. If you need any help at all with getting started or just need an accountability reading partner, don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to help. Have a great week and happy reading! 

 

This Sunday, February 3, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -
 Jesus Chose Disciples Matthew 4:18-22; 10:2-4

Bible story brief -
* One day Jesus walked beside a big lake called the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, fishing.
* "Come, follow Me," Jesus said. "I want you to be My disciples." Simon Peter and Andrew immediately stopped fishing and went with Jesus.
* Jesus saw two different brothers, James and John, mending nets in their father's boat.They were fishermen, too. Jesus said, "Come, follow Me." James and John stopped working and went with Jesus. Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John became Jesus' first disciples. They went with Jesus to help Him.
* Jesus chose Matthew, a tax collector, to be a disciple. He also chose Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, another man named James, Thaddaeus, Simon, and Judas.
* Altogether, Jesus called twelve men to be His disciples.These men learned from Jesus and helped Him.


Bible Verse -  Jesus chose twelve disciples. Mark 3:14

Life Application - I can learn how and why Jesus chose disciples.

Bible Truth - Jesus chose people to help Him.

Your weekly parent challenge/activity - Look for sets of 12 items. Items might include 12 miniature marshmallows, 12 raisins, 12 cotton balls, 12 small rocks, or 12 socks. Say: "The number 12 reminds me of your Bible story this week." Use your Bible to tell the Bible story to your child. Help your child understand that Jesus chose 12 disciples.

Save these dates:

*February 15 Preschool Pajama Party 3 year olds to Kindergarten 6pm-8:30pm $5

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - January 24

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I have really enjoyed getting "Into the Word" with our church; Reading God's Story: One-Year Chronological Plan. I have four individuals keeping me accountable to the reading plan I committed to being a part of.  They do this by both challenging me and encouraging me. If you have not started, I challenge you to start today. If you need me to help you or encourage you to get this done on a daily basis, I would be more than happy to help you. Just let me know. I know you have days just like I do where it seems to hectic to read. It only takes me ten to fifteen minutes to read daily. I also love how our messages on Sunday follow along with our reading. If you have not started, I am encouraging you today to start, it's not too late. To learn more on how you can get into the word click here. The website has made it very easy for you to start. If you have already started, how is it going for you? Do you have a testimony that I can share to encourage others to start? I hope you have a blessed week. Happy reading!

This Sunday, January 27, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -
A Woman Gave an Offering Mark 12:41-44       

Bible story brief -
• Jesus was at the temple. He had been teaching a crowd of people who were at the temple. Jesus sat down beside the offering boxes. He saw many people come by and drop money into the boxes. Many rich men threw valuable coins into the offering boxes.They had a lot of money and could bring large offerings to the temple.
• A poor woman walked up to one of the boxes.The woman did not have much money. She could not bring a large offering to the temple. Jesus heard a tiny clink, clink as she dropped two small coins into the box.
• Jesus called His disciples to come to Him. “Let me tell you something,” He said. “That poor woman has given more than anyone else.”
• The disciples wondered what Jesus meant. Jesus said, “The rich men gave a lot of money. But they have more money at home. They gave some of their money. The poor woman had only two small coins. She gave all the money she had.”


Bible Verse - Bring an offering to thank God. 1 Chronicles 16:29

Life Application -  I can discover that people at church give offerings.

Bible Truth -  People at church give money to help others.

Save these dates:

*February 15 Preschool Pajama Party 3 year olds to Kindergarten 6pm-8:30pm $5

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - January 17

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I hope you plan on coming to our Church's Winter Conference this Sunday night. We will start by having a light dinner at 5:15pm, which means delicious soup made by our own Chef Chris Cox. The conference will start promptly at 6:00pm. You will hear more details about our Vision 2020 and a couple of stories of what has happened in the past six months. We have childcare babies - Kindergarten in the 105 hallway during the conference. These conferences are always informative. I hope to see you there.

This Sunday, January 20, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -

Paul Told Lydia About Jesus Acts 16:11-15             

Bible story brief -
• Paul and his friends Silas,Timothy, and Luke were missionaries. They traveled to many different places, telling people about Jesus. Paul and his friends sailed in a boat to Macedonia. They were going where God had told them to go.
• They arrived in Philippi, a big and important city. Many people lived there, but many people did not know about God. Paul and his friends went to tell the people about God and Jesus.
• On the Sabbath Day, the special day to rest and worship God, Paul and his friends left the city and walked along the river. They were looking for a place where people met to pray.
• A group of women had gathered by the river outside the city.
• Paul and his friends sat down and began to talk to the women who had gathered together. They were happy to tell the women about Jesus. One of the women who listened to Paul was named Lydia. She had a business selling purple cloth. Lydia listened and believed what Paul was saying about Jesus.
• Lydia invited Paul and his friends to stay at her house. And they did.

Bible Verse - Go and tell others about Jesus. Matthew 28:19-20

Life Application - I can discover ways people at my church tell about Jesus.

Bible Truth - People at church tell about Jesus.

Weekly Parent Challenge - At bedtime on Sunday, talk with your child about ways people at church tell about Jesus. Mention ways you have personally seen people tell about Jesus. (in Sunday School classes, during choir rehearsal, during the worship service, through singing, creating bulletin board displays, and so forth).

Save these dates:

*February 15 Preschool Pajama Party

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - January 10

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

Below you will find the Bible story, verses and a parent challenge that your preschooler will learn this Sunday. I want to let you know what your preschooler learns on Wednesday nights as well. Last night we started a new series called Lil' K, BIBLE SUPERHEROS. In Bible Superheroes, we will discover the qualities that Superheroes are made of! God's super power transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary! Come along with us on Wednesday nights and find out about these wonderful adventures with Lil' K. I am sure your preschooler will love it! Dinner starts at 4:30 and preschool classes start at 6:00. I hope to see you there.

This Sunday, January 13, 2013, your preschooler will hear this story -

Ezra Read the Bible Nehemiah 8:1-12
Bible Story Brief -
• The people of Israel gathered in an open area in the city in front of a large gate. A priest named Ezra carried the Bible scroll with the laws God had told Moses. 

• Ezra climbed upon a high wooden platform where all the people could see him. He opened the scroll, and all of the people stood up.
• Ezra, the priest, read the words from the scroll from early in the morning until noon.The men and women listened carefully to the words that Ezra read.They raised their hands, said “Amen, amen,” and bowed down to worship God.
• Other teachers helped the people understand what Ezra was reading.The people
listened to the words on the scroll.They knew that they had not been doing what
God wanted them to do.They felt sad.
• Nehemiah, the governor, and Ezra, the priest, talked to the people. “Do not be sad,” they said. “Today is a special day to worship God.”
• Nehemiah told the people, “Eat good food. Drink something sweet. Share your food with those who do not have anything to eat.Worship God. Do not be sad.” Nehemiah told the people to be happy and celebrate.
• The people did what Nehemiah told them to do. They ate and drank. They shared their food with others.They were happy and celebrated. They had heard the words from the Bible scroll. Ezra and the teachers taught them what God wanted them to do, and they understood God’s words.


Bible Verse - I will not forget God’s words. Psalm 119:16

Life Application -  I can discover ways we read and use the Bible at church.

Bible Truth - People at church learn from the Bible.

Weekly Parent Challenge - On the way home from church, ask each family member to tell a way he or she used the Bible today at church. Talk about other ways the Bible can be used at church. (as a gift for baby dedications, graduation, promotion, etc.)

Save these dates:

*February 15 Preschool Pajama Party

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 28

Hi Parents and Grandparents! 

It is very hard for me to believe that a year has passed. 2013 is just days away. I hope that 2013 brings you great joy. My prayer for your children is the same for my own, that they grow even closer to the Lord every day. That their relationship with our Lord and Savior is stronger with each new day. Happy New Year and God bless you all.

Start off the new year helping your children do just that by coming to the Family Plus Event on January 2, 2013.
Join us for some great chili, a 70's theme party for adults, and learn about what New Generations has in store for 2013! The cost is $5 per family.6:00 pm: Dinner for the family.
Chef Chris is cooking up his delicious chili recipes! It will be on the table and ready to eat at 6:00 pm - Sharp!
6:30 pm: Break time.
Kids/students will go to their regular activities.
6:45 pm - 7:30 pm: 70's Theme Party for Adults.
Adults are invited to join us upstairs for a party (follow the signs) where we will be serving dessert! We will also be sharing information about families at the Glade Church in 2013! Hopefully we will see you there.
For more information contact New Generations at newgenerations@thegladechurch.org

This Sunday, December 30, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

The Wise Men Visited Jesus Matthew 2:1-12
Bible Story Brief -
• Far from Bethlehem, wise men watched the stars in the nighttime sky. One night they saw a new star shining brightly.They knew the star meant a special child had been born.They wanted to see Him and give Him gifts.
• The wise men traveled across the desert sand to Jerusalem.There they asked King Herod, “Where is the special child? We saw a bright star in the sky and knew He had been born.We want to worship Him.”
• King Herod was not happy to hear about Jesus. He called the priests and teachers together and asked them where the baby was to be born.They answered,“In Bethlehem.That’s what the Bible scroll says.”
• Then King Herod told the wise men to go to Bethlehem. He said, “Go! Look for the boy.When you find Him, tell me so I can go and worship Him, too.”
• After leaving King Herod, the wise men saw the bright star again and followed it until it stopped over the house where Jesus was.They were very glad! They entered the house and saw Jesus with His mother, Mary. The wise men bowed down to worship Jesus.Then they gave their gifts to Jesus.
• Mary and her little boy, Jesus, looked at the sparkling gold. They smelled the sweet perfumes of frankincense and myrrh.
• When it was time for the wise men to leave, God told them in a dream not to go back to King Herod. So they traveled home on a different road.

Bible Verse - The wise men worshiped Jesus. Matthew 2:11

Life Application - I can learn that people recognized that Jesus was special and worshiped Him.

Bible Truth - People knew Jesus was special.

Weekly Parent Challenge - Take the wise men from a nativity set and hide them where your child will discover them. Challenge your child to find the wise men and bring them to Jesus so they can worship Him. Use your own words to tell the Bible story. Help children understand that Jesus was a very young child when the wise men came to Him.

Save these dates:
* Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Family Plus Event 6pm

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)

Christmas - December 21

Dear Parents and Grandparents,

This Sunday, December 23, 2012 we will have a different kind of service. At 10:30 we will have a birthday party for Jesus. click here for more information on this service. We will have one morning service with no groups or childcare. Also we will have two services at 6:00pm and 7:30pm that will be different from the morning service. Childcare will be available for the night services, birth - Kindergarten. You will not want to miss these services. I hope to see you there.

The month of December I have been sharing Christmas traditions with you. I asked several of you and a few of my friends to tell me stories of their childhood Christmas traditions. Not having a 9:15 Sunday School time, I saved this one for this week. You can start or add this tradition this Christmas Eve. Please enjoy my friends story in his own words. He is one of three sons.

My Childhood Christmas tradition...

My greatest memories of Christmas revolved around Family. Every Christmas Eve, after the hustle and bustle of the day, Dad would build a fire in our wood burning fire place. Now a days a wood burning fire place is a rarity with the convenience of gas and propane. But there is just something about the crackling of the wood and unexpected color changes of the fire that you just can't replace.

After the fire had been built, we all sat down to eat a meal together. After we shared a meal it was time for hot chocolate or apple cider, my favorite was hot chocolate. With beverage in hand, we all sat down for what had become a tradition with our family. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without dad/mom reading Christmas stories to us.

Sitting by the fire the first story began..."twas the night before Christmas and all through the house." After we finished this holiday classic, we turned our attention to the a another story of Christmas. Luke 2:1-20 The story of Immanuel, God with Us. The King of Glory came in flesh, born of a virgin, lived among us was the finale of the night. Now with three boys, reading through two stories seemed like eternity and there were probably a few yawns, and thoughts of tearing into my gifts the next morning distracted me, but I will never forget the priority my parents placed on Christ at Christmas.

I am thankful for the Christmas tradition that my parents created. A tradition that focused on the true meaning of Christmas. A tradition that will never be forgotten, in fact, to be continued.

Parents, create your traditions, but while you create ask yourself a question, "What traditions are we creating that points to Immanuel?"

I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas!

Let me know if there is anything I can help you pray about.

Bridget :)

FAMILY PLUS Preschool - December 14

Hi Parents and Grandparents!

I have enjoyed reading about your family traditions this month that you have sent me. If you do not have one, I hope you can start one or more of the great traditions that I have reported to you so far.

Here is another one for you;

You can find a charitable organization that needs volunteer help either for Christmas Eve Or in preparation for Christmas Day activities.

Shelia Weathers made me aware of an event that she is helping put together for The Bridge Ministry called "The Bridge To Christmas". It is at Municipal Auditorium on December 22nd and the guests of honor are the homeless/poor. You can buy a toy, wrap it, mark on a tag if for boy or girl, for what age, one word what toy is and get it to Shelia. You and your family can also be the hands and feet of Jesus that day. Contact Shelia at 426-5758 to sign up or for more info.

Remember it is not the gifts they will remember, its the experience of being together and the bonding time that your family has together. Your family traditions can be passed on to generations after generations.

This Sunday, December 16, 2012, your preschooler will hear this story -

Bible Story Brief -
Jesus Was Born Luke 2:1-20
• Caesar Augustus made a law. He wanted to count all the people in the country. Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. It was almost time for Mary’s baby to be born.
• In Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph needed a place to sleep. The inn, where travelers stayed, was full. So they stayed elsewhere. During the night, Mary’s baby was born! Mary wrapped her tiny baby boy in soft cloths. Gently, she laid Him in a manger.
• In the fields nearby, shepherds were taking care of their sheep. Suddenly they saw an angel.A bright light shone around them.They were frightened.
• The angel told the shepherds, “Do not be afraid. I have good news for everyone. Today in Bethlehem a baby has been born.The baby is Jesus, God’s Son. You will find Him wrapped in soft cloths and lying in a manger. ”Then many more angels gathered, and they praised God.
• After the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see the baby!” They hurried to Bethlehem where they found Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. Jesus was lying in the manger, just as the angel had said.
• On the way home, the shepherds thanked God.They told everyone the good news that Baby Jesus—God’s Son—had been born. People were amazed at what the shepherds said. Mary remembered all the things that happened on this special night, and she thought about them over and over.

Bible Verse - Good news! Jesus was born. Luke 2:10-11

Life Application - I can learn that Jesus was born just as God planned.

Bible Truth - Jesus was born as God planned.

Save these dates:
* Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Family Plus Event 6pm

If there is something that I can help you pray about with you or your family please let me know.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in guiding your child spiritually.

Bridget :)